WOWOWOWOW. I’ve always said that monochrome photographs have something special about them – so raw, so much emotion and in this case – a hard hitting perspective on the homeless individual’s life. ‘I’m an accountant by profession. Photography is my means of expression. It embodies my beliefs and my compassion. I consider myself lucky at not having to earn a living from it as it allows me free reign to try and help others, and not the selfish needs of a client.’ says Lee Jeffries, incredible. I love when an artist, not just a photographer has a deeper connection with the work that he/she creates. Ultimately that should be the goal of everyone who creates, no more producing meaningless nonsense just for the sake of it! More on the reverse.
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One of my current goals is to embark on a new photographic project, like LDN.365. At the time I started that project; Y&Y had just launched, I was exploring London through the website’s growth and the gateways/doors it opened for me. It led me to travelling around the city meeting new people, embracing new hidden cultures and understanding the general landscape of the city. Now that’s a personal connection. Blood, sweat and SD cards. I’m still waiting for that moment of inspiration, let’s hope I have some major epiphany in my dreams tonight. COME ON!
The Manchester-based photographer has travelled around the world photographing people that he met on the streets, in particular the homeless. His secret? He spends time getting to know his subject before photographing. The photographs are haunting and yet so deep. Read more about what motivated him to complete this project at the Independent.
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